1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 738 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Bristol 401. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bristol | Land Rover |
| Model | 401 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2550 mm |
